Esurance, in a partnership with HSG, has launched a new
program to plant one tree for every windshield claim that results in
repair instead of replacement.
Windshield repair, in which trained technicians utilize special
equipment and glass repair resin, is significantly more cost
effective than replacement. It's also safe since the glass is never
removed and the original factory seal isn't broken.
If chips or cracks are smaller than a dollar bill, and aren't in the
driver's direct line of sight, technicians can now fix them instead of
replacing the entire windshield.
Having a crack repaired is also more environmentally friendly,
since it takes about 250,000 BTUs to manufacture a 30-pound
windshield. To put that into perspective, the average U.S. home
consumes that amount of energy per day!
If you get a small crack or chip in your windshield, don't wait for it
to get bigger (and more dangerous). Filing a windshield claim
won't affect your insurance rates, so have it fixed right away and
repair instead of replace. It's safe, fast, and good for the
environment. Plus, when you do, we'll plant a tree in your honor.
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